The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) builds on the Victorian College of the Arts’ outstanding reputation for performance-focused dance education.
The course develops kinetically strong, culturally and conceptually aware dance artists through specialist education in an inclusive range of contemporary dance practices, dance science and somatics, critical dance studies, choreography and performance.
In a vibrant and stimulating atmosphere, you will train to meet the technical demands, kinaesthetic awareness and creative challenges of a career in dance.
New works by professional Australian and international choreographers and repertory studies provide invaluable performance experience and interaction with the dance profession.
Delivery mode
The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 234 St Kilda Rd, Southbank
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites: Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL.
Additional: Selection into the Bachelor of Fine Arts is talent-based. The selection process for this specialisation includes an audition.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) will prepare you for the following roles.
Professional Dancer
A Professional Dancer performs solo or group routines for a live audience or for recorded productions. You might come up with your own choreography...
Dance Teacher
A Dance Teacher teaches dance techniques and performance skills in a range of dance genres. You’ll work with students at all levels of ability and...
Choreographer
A Choreographer creates routines to be performed by dancers, actors and performers. You might be coordinating a scene for a live production or perf...
Arts Administrator
An Arts Administrator is responsible for overseeing various aspects of arts organisations, including managing budgets, coordinating events, and lia...
Creative Entrepreneur
A Creative Entrepreneur develops innovative business ideas in creative industries such as art, design, or media. You may work independently or with...
Costume Designer
A Costume Designer creates clothing and accessories for performances in film, theatre, or television. You may work closely with directors and produ...
About The University of Melbourne
Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.
At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.
We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.